BatteryBoi vs Thaw
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
BatteryBoi
7.0Battery indicator for the menu bar
Thaw
7.0Menu bar manager
| Metric | BatteryBoi | Thaw |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 26 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 110 | 10.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 567 | 10.1K |
| Version | 2.4.1,27 | 1.2.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 855 | 2.7K |
| GitHub Forks | 25 | 54 |
| Open Issues | 32 | 38 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 7, 2023 | Feb 5, 2026 |
Reviews
BatteryBoi
BatteryBoi is a customizable menu bar battery indicator that offers detailed battery information and Bluetooth support. It's a free, open-source utility ideal for macOS users seeking enhanced battery monitoring capabilities.
BatteryBoi replaces the default macOS battery icon with a customizable indicator that provides detailed battery status and health metrics.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Customizable interface
- + Bluetooth device support
- + Active development
- + Detailed battery information
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Some open issues remain unresolved
Thaw
Thaw is a menu bar manager for macOS that offers customization and control over the menu bar items. It is a fork of Ice, designed to enhance the user experience by providing a sleek and functional interface. Users who value a clean and organized menu bar will benefit from this app.
Thaw allows users to customize and manage their macOS menu bar items.
Pros
- + Customizable menu bar items
- + Active development and updates
- + Forked from a well-known menu bar manager
Cons
- - Open bugs reported by users
- - Compatibility issues with macOS 26